Dr. Michael Patrick Gowen OD
Optometrist
1870 Reservoir St Harrisonburg VA, 22801About
Dr. Michael Gowen is an optometrist practicing in Harrisonburg, VA. Dr. Gowen specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Gowen performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
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